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Establishing Outcome-Driven Vital Signs Ranges For Children in the Prehospital Setting
2023
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This article describes a study on setting vital sign ranges for children in emergency situations. It looks at heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and …
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Community Crises and Disasters: A Parent’s Guide to Talking with Children of All Ages
This handbook is a resource that parents can turn to in a time of crisis or ideally in advance of a crisis. It provides practical …
Pediatric Capacity Crisis: A Framework and Strategies to Prepare for a Pediatric Surge
2024
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The article describes a plan to help hospitals get ready for more children needing care during busy times. It explains that many hospitals are not …
Facing the Shortage of IV Fluids — A Hospital-Based Oral Rehydration Strategy
2024
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Harvard University,
· Partners in Health
This article focuses on a strategy to address the shortage of IV fluids in U.S. hospitals after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, where many IV …
Five Decades of Global Chemical Terror Attacks: Data Analysis to Inform Training and Preparedness
2021
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
This article looks at chemical weapon use from 1970 to 2017, noting how attacks have increased, especially during conflicts in Syria and Iraq. The study …
How to Perform CPR on Adults & Infants
This video shows how to perform CPR on adults and infants during a cardiac emergency. If someone is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse, …
The Management of the Khan Al-Assal Chemical Attack in Aleppo University Hospital (AUH)
This brief report provides a first hand account of the management of events in Aleppo University Hospital (AUH) on March 19, 2013 when Khan al-Assal …
Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
This checklist aims to assist in identifying emotional and behavioral issues in children. It offers a range of resources and tools for parents, caregivers, and …
The Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Disaster
2014
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Tufts Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Medical Center,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This report describes the medical response to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, highlighting how quick actions, preparation, and teamwork led to good outcomes for …